Valley deposits top 800 million as January totals rise
The Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Barometer shows total deposits in all financial institutions at 803.7 million, with banks holding 616.6 million and savings and loan investments 187.1 million. January deposits edge past 800 million for the first time, up 8.7 million from December.
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Weather Week Continues With Weeklong Temperature Readings
In a Coast Guard Station on the Island report, Monday’s surprise downpour shifted to bright springlike skies. The document lists high and low temperatures gathered over the previous week from the station’s records.
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Island Incorporation Vote Rescheduled to March 24
An election on the incorporation of most of South Padre Island has been moved from March 10 to March 24. County Judge Ray Ramon ordered the delay to clarify absentee voting rules and allow voting to begin 20 days before the election.
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Paradise Isle Subdivision Underway At Rio Grande Mouth
Pre-development work starts on Paradise Isle a 10 000 acre retirement resort near Boca Chica beach. Cecil McDonald owner of Cash & Carry plans levees to prevent floods with waterfront lots marinas and Gulf access. First town unit opens this spring with 600 river-front homesites and planned condominiums.
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Policy Change for San Benito Port Isabel Board Pay
Cameron County Commissioners Court approved a pay raise for San Benito Port Isabel Navigation District Board members. Previously $35 monthly, new rate is $20 per day up to $100 monthly. Directors in Brownsville district serve without pay. Board members include R. M. Parker chair, Ray Gomez, and W. W. Zimmerman. Influenza cases rose to 104 in county health report with additional rubeola, chickenpox, and strep throat. A proposed township election seeks mayor, city marshal, and five aldermen. A 22-name petition urged election for residents near Isla Blanca Park Andy Bowie Park and State Highway 100, claiming at least 200 residents exist per state law.
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City Commission Postponed Meeting Seeks Contract Extension
The Port Isabel City Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday March 5 to consider a one year extension of attorney Jack Wiech’s contract with the tax office. The agenda also includes a library need and a possible move to organize a municipality for zoning housing codes and fire and police services.
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Tina Barrera
DECA Members to Attend State Leadership Conference
Four Port Isabel DECA delegates travel to Houston for the 27th Annual State Leadership Conference from March 9 to 10. Adan Zurita is a candidate for State President with others from Island Drive Grocery and The Donut Hole, joining 2,500 student leaders and faculty advisors for workshops, contests, and an awards banquet including 1973 DECA scholarships. The event, at Astroworld Domain, marks DECA's growth from 800 students in 1948 to an estimated 175,000 members in 1973.
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Tide Chart for Brazos Santiago Pass Week Ending March 7
Tide tables for Brazos Santiago Pass Port Isabel cover the week ending March 7. They provide daily high and low tides useful to fishermen surfers and navigators planning activities and routes.
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Water Billing Goes Computer For Cameron County District
The Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 will adopt a computer billing system for water and sewer services. Executive Director E. D. Reed said the Board of Supervisors approved the resolution and accepted a bid from First National Bank in Brownsville. Computer billing is planned to start by May 1, and the public is asked to report any errors during the transition.
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Los Fresnos Livestock Show Postponed to March Ninth
Heavy rains forced a postponement of the Cameron County Livestock Show at Los Fresnos. After Monday’s downpour Lions Club officials inspected the grounds and moved the event to March 9–10.
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